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How do I block text messages from known senders?

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Take the number you don't want texting you, and create a contact using the number. Then, go into the contact and scroll down. Somewhere, it should say "block contact," or something similiar. Click on that to block that number.

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How do I get my family to stop harassing me?

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Block them and not only on social media. You can also block them in real life.

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How can I disable text messages?

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You can either buy a phone plan that does not include texting, or you can ask your provider to block certain numbers from texting you.

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If a contact has blocked me, will the entire string of prior texts disappear?

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If you have an iPhone, you would have to delete the actual conversation yourself manually. They should not disappear on their own, regardless of whether or not you have been blocked.

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Does blocking texts from someone also erase the text history?

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No. The text history will still be there after you block someone. You will have to also go in and delete the texts.

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How do I block a specific text (spam and a group message) with my Tracfone?

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Call Tracfone customer support and ask them to block the phone numbers that you don't want to receive messages from.

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How can I allow texts only from my contacts list?

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Some phone carriers allow you to specify a whitelist for text messages so that you will only get texts from specific numbers. Call your phone carrier to ask for help in setting this up.

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What is the best free text-blocking app?

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There are many text-blocking apps that are good. To find the best, search for a text blocker on the App Store or Google Play, and read the description and reviews to find the best one for you.

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